From Russian captivity to king of Madagascar: the story of Maurice Benyovszky
Maurice Benyovszky became a legend in his own lifetime. I follow his daring escape from Russian captivity in Kamchatka, his journeys across Asia and his proclamation as king in Madagascar, with a detour to America along the way.
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Benyovszky’s youth
7:03 Russian captivity
21:37 Escape from Kamchatka
33:08 Benyovszky in Japan
44:55 King of Madagascar
49:47 In America
58:45 The end
Background music: Scott Buckley — “I Walk With Ghosts”.
Sources
Memoirs and Travels of Mauritius Augustus Count de Benyowsky
Kajdański, Tajemnica Beniowskiego
Roszko, Awanturnik nieśmiertelny
Drummond, The Intriguing Life and Ignominious Death of Maurice Benyovszky
0:00 Introduction
0:40 Benyovszky’s youth
7:03 Russian captivity
21:37 Escape from Kamchatka
33:08 Benyovszky in Japan
44:55 King of Madagascar
49:47 In America
58:45 The end
Background music: Scott Buckley — “I Walk With Ghosts”.
Sources
Memoirs and Travels of Mauritius Augustus Count de Benyowsky
Kajdański, Tajemnica Beniowskiego
Roszko, Awanturnik nieśmiertelny
Drummond, The Intriguing Life and Ignominious Death of Maurice Benyovszky